Be a Hero Like Marie Curie
Marie Curie loved to read and learn. Learning dancing helped her escape the hard times in her life. Although girls were not allowed to go to university, she was able to find people to help her learn. She studied hard and conducted her own experiments. She learned not to accept things as is, and instead to try to make them better. She used her failures to keep moving forward. She eventually gained degrees in physics and mathematics. Marie Curie’s work changed the way the world thought about science. She was the first person to earn a Nobel prize in two fields. She didn’t let anyone limit what she could achieve. She asked questions, failed, and tried again in order to find new information and possibilities.
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Talk About Values and Listen to Your Child’s Ideas:
Curiosity Helps Us Learn And Grow
- Marie loved science, and even though people didn’t think women could be scientists she continued to explore the subject on her own. What are things that you are curious about and how can you continue to explore them?
- What things are you passionate about?
Kindness Makes A Difference In The World
- Marie Curie’s discoveries helped many people, especially in medicine. How can you use your talents to help others?
- What new things would you invent to make the world better?
Courage Helps Us Handle Life’s Obstacles
- Have you ever faced a situation where others didn’t believe in you? How did you prove them wrong or keep moving forward?
- What do you think is important when balancing hard work and taking care of yourself?
- What’s something you’d like to try but feel unsure about? How can you build your confidence to try it?